Business Administration

The College of Business Administration

Located in Chicago, one of the top ten economically influential cities in the world, the College of Business Administration gives students access to leading corporations. Students learn the application and practice of business in a customized curriculum focusing on strategic and international business management, financial markets and risk management, or healthcare management.

The UIC Business MBA provides students with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, while allowing for specialization in one or more areas based upon a student’s professional interests and career goals. The UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School ranks in the top 25 percent of business schools nationwide.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

DIRECT

GPA

3.0

IELTSTM

6.5 (no sub score lower than 6.0)

GRE/GMAT

GRE/GMAT

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Other: Resume/CV; two letters of recommendation (including one from a direct supervisor at current or former employer; personal statement, official transcripts, supplemental application form*

Work Experience: Minimum of two years of work experience in a business function post-bachelor’s degree

QUALIFYING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

With more than fifty percent of the program completed through elective coursework, the Liautaud MBA gives students the competitive edge to pursue the specific knowledge and skills they seek for career advancement.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

DIRECT

DEGREE CREDITS

10

CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program. (A cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program (a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).

The business analytics curriculum integrates data management, business intelligence, applied statistics, machine learning and data mining with business functions such as finance and marketing.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

DIRECT

GPA

3.0

IELTSTM

6.5 (no sub score lower than 6.0)

GRE/GMAT

GRE/GMAT

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Calculus I and Calculus II, or Business Calculus and Linear Algebra

Business Statistics

Knowledge of a programming language like C, C++, Java or Python

Knowledge of relational databases and querying using SQL.

Other: Resume/CV; two letters of recommendation; personal statement; official transcripts; supplemental application form

Courses: Two introductory courses in any two functional areas of business. Each course may be waived based on equivalent prior course work or appropriate work experience in the functional area. The exact course requirements will be determined based on an individual’s baccalaureate field and work experience

QUALIFYING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program (a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).

New technologies have completely reshaped the field of finance by increasing access to information, transaction speeds and data analysis capabilities. For those who master these skills, career opportunities have never been greater.

Equivalent coursework to FIN 500, ACTG 500, IDS 520 and ECON 520. Deficiencies can be addressed by taking these courses at UIC thus increasing time to complete degree.

QUALIFYING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program (a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).

Graduates learn to lead and direct companies by designing, implementing and managing systems that impact strategy and operational decisions. Students gain insight into mass customization, business intelligence and supply-chain management.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

DIRECT

GPA

3.0

IELTSTM

6.5 (no sub score lower than 6.0)

GRE/GMAT

GRE/GMAT

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Math: Calculus I and Calculus II, or Business Calculus and Linear Algebra

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program (a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).

The world of marketing is explored through courses in Marketing Communication and Promotional Strategy, Consumer Behavior and Digital and Social Media Marketing. Students graduate with the skills to progress to executive roles in various career tracks.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

DIRECT

GPA

3.0 Applicants with another master’s degree must have maintained a GPA of at least a 3.0 out of 4.0 in their graduate program

IELTSTM

6.5 (no sub score lower than 6.0)

GRE/GMAT

GRE/GMAT*

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Math: College Algebra, Statistics and/or Calculus I (highly recommended but not required)

Other: Resume/CV; two letters of recommendation (ideally one from a prior university instructor familiar with student’s academic performance); personal statement about why the student is interested in UIC and their post-MSM professional plans; official transcripts; supplemental application form** and grades from all prior university studies. Prior work experience is NOT required for the MSM.

Three prerequisite courses (either graduate level or equivalent course at undergraduate level) are required for the MSM program:

An admitted student may also fulfill missing prerequisites at the start of the MSM program, although this will increase the time to degree completion. Note that prerequisite courses are in addition to the required 34 credit hours to earn the MS in Marketing degree.

QUALIFYING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

AVAILABLE ENTRY

Fall

*For GMAT or GRE, students need at least 30 percent on either the verbal or quant score, plus at least 40 percent on the other, e.g., applicants must show minimum competence in both but relative strength in at least one (verbal or quant), since MSM coursework requires competence in both verbal and quant skills. Prior MSM students with very low scores on either verbal or quant, or on both, have struggled with MSM coursework.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program (a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).

Meet the growing demand in a growing industry, through courses in Global Sourcing and Logistics, Vendor Management and Data and Prescriptive Analytics. Graduates are prepared for management careers in operations, storage and distribution, logistics and more.

Degree in any discipline is specified for this degree. Degree that is awarded by an institution that is accredited for an academic degree and is equivalent to a US bachelor’s according to nationally accepted industry standards published by AACRAOEdge, ECE or Evaluation Services Inc. equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree from an accredited institution as determined by UIC Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.

CONTINUATION DETAILS:

Must be in compliance with university policy on maintaining good academic standing in the degree program (a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 as defined in student handbook for graduate business students.)

Successful completion of the Professional Development and Academic Skills workshops, seminars and modules as part of Graduate Direct Programs and UIC Global (not referring to other requirements within the respective degree program).